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According to Richard Beck at Experimental Theology<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>it’s nothing new that Millennials find the church hypocritical, judgmental, and unChristian<\/a>. Young peole have thought that for at least half a century. What’s new is Web 2.0 relationality (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.). Young people are more connected than ever by the new media, and they no longer need the church to enhance their social relationships.\u00a0See Beck’s argument\u00a0here: “How Facebook Killed the Church<\/a>.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why are Millennials leaving the church? It’s simple. Mobile social computing has replaced the main draw of the traditional church: Social connection and affiliation. Basically, Facebook killed the church. 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